According to the locals, the sands of this secluded Norway beach are infused with gemstone particles.

Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.

A favorite with sightseers, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

Monuments don't get much more metal than these three giant viking swords planted in a Nordic hill.

Walk behind a 50-meter-high waterfall.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

This giant boulder is pinched over a 1000-meter abyss by two mountains.

Walk 2,300 feet above the ground on the "Troll's Tongue."

This overlooked gem outside Niagara Falls preserves and celebrates Iroquois culture.

This little brick tunnel built by Confederate forces was used to conduct surprise attacks on the railroad.

Washington's iconic carousel has a nice piece of Civil Rights history.

One of the oldest active carousels in the country—but it might be missed by all but the keenest-eyed boardwalk strollers.

The Binghamton area is home to six of the last remaining hand-carved vintage carousels.

The oldest platform carousel built in the United States continues to delight children in Martha’s Vineyard.

This quaint museum lets you take a ride on its antique carousels.

One of few remaining antique carousels with stationary animals in the U.S.

A carousel trades in its classic horses and calliope for endangered species, native flora and fauna, and a modern soundtrack.

The only rotating bar in New Orleans has been slowly spinning since 1949.

Inspired by a music box, a small town Vietnam vet carved an entire carousel full of animals by hand.

The first and only carousel with a lineup entirely of insects.

One of the few remaining carousels built by master amusement park carver Charles I.D. Looff.

This turn of the century masterpiece has a mysterious goaty interloper.

A still functioning vaudeville carousel that has operated for over a century boasts a colorful menagerie and past.